Animals in Research Gallery
Animals in Research Gallery
Animals in Research Gallery
Species Highlight: Dogs Dogs in research are cared for with deep compassion and strict oversight. Download Fact Sheet Dogs in Medical Research Research in Dogs Keeps Humans and Dogs Safe Dogs are an essential part of medical advancements. These amazing animals help ensure that new medicines are safe…
Xenopus frogs, pivotal in vertebrate embryology, cell biology, genomics, and disease research, aid in understanding embryonic development, environmental adaptation, and the causes of diseases and birth defects.
Home / Animal Groups / Aquatics Animal Group: Aquatics Aquatic animals such as fish, frogs, squid, sea urchins, and horseshoe crabs have all helped researchers further the understanding of body processes and the effects of drugs, diseases and toxins. These animals are involved in a wide variety of…
Rabbits, instrumental in developing the rabies vaccine, paved the way for pets in households. Their anatomical and physiological resemblance to humans aids research in cancer, glaucoma, infections, diabetes, and emphysema.
A drug developed for type 2 diabetes has "significantly reversed memory loss" in mice with Alzheimer's disease, and researchers now want to test it on humans. The treatment is exciting for scientists because it works by protecting the brain cells attacked by Alzheimer's disease in three separate…
The tunnel handling technique provides a safe, comfortable way for mice to be picked up and moved to another enclosure or procedure area. Tunnels are often left in the home environment so mice can use them to climb on or hide. This helps make the handling experience a…
Mice like to explore and rest in tunnels. Acclimating mice to tunnels also helps handle them in a way that is comfortable and safe for the mouse and their caretaker. This handling procedure can also be used by researchers when mice are on their study protocols.
New research investigates whether a stroke can affect the diversity of bacterial populations in the gut and whether these changes could influence the brain's recovery process.
All research animals, from tiny fish to curious monkeys, receive daily health checks. Pictured here are two baby rats being evaluated by their animal caregiver. Their eyes, ears, color, condition of fur and behavior are all assessed daily to ensure good health. These interactions also help build a…